Hello everyone. I'm hoping that this will finally end all of the problems I've had so far in my life... if I can get any help.

I've always felt different from other kids and people in general. As I grew older, things that were a minor problem to me (being late, forgetful, not being able to follow directions properly or even remember them, socially anxious etc...) began escalating into something much worse. I went to see a therapist in 2007 because i thought I had atypical depression. I had read a lot up on the subject, and it just seemed fitting. She diagnosed me with Social Anxiety Disorder and put me on Paxil. Being on that was completely crappy so after a year I stopped taking it.

While I was seeing the therapist, she put me through (CBT), which was basically things I already knew. I still felt like Social Anxiety was sort of like a symptom of what was really going on with me, but I just didn't know what it was. I did some more research and came across adult ADHD. It described me and my life to a tee, but I just didn't want to believe I had anything else wrong with me. After a suicide attempt, I definitely needed an answer and started reading more on ADHD. The more I read is the more I knew I had it.

The problem now is that I was diagnosed in another country with SA, and it was free. Here in the US (Florida), I work a minimum wage job, live by myself, and my job is a couple hours short of full time, so I have no insurance. I'm about to apply for medicaid, but I doubt I will be approved since I work, and technically am not disabled because i can't afford a visit to a doc to diagnose me.

If anyone has any advice or comments about my situation, please offer it! I'd be very grateful.

HEY!!!

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I can understand the difficulties of not having insurance, and your financial situation.. I have dealt with both issues at times. It stinks that employers can hire people and dot hat, have them work a few hours shy and not get the benefits that they need.

I am not sure what to recommend to you at this time , my first thought . . .
Is their any public assistance programs for health care or clinics in the area?

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I know Florida is facing a huge amount of people without health insurance and the state is talking about trying to remedy that situation. In the meantime, you might be able to temporarily qualify for Medicaid. It's something to look into. Also, Florida has the Discount Drug Card to help with prescriptions. Several major drug manufacturers offer patient assistance programs where the cost of the prescription is discounted or free depending on your financial situation.

I don't know if these links will help--I didn't see where in Florida you were from before I started replying Here are some links to free clinics in Florida. I hope that this helps!

Thank you very much for taking the time to answer the post. I found some very useful things in the links, including something called Hillsborough Healthcare Plan which is basically like free health insurance for residents of this county! I'm applying right now, hopefully I can get approved. Thank both of you very much.